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28" primitive rag doll head & shoulders

Large Primitive Rag Doll

Large Primitive Rag Doll I came across this early rag doll at a California show and just liked the way she looked. She’s 28” tall and simply made of old muslin, with sepia inked features, no hair, stubby arms, and large side-pointing feet. Probably made in the early 20th century (1905 -1950), she wears a skirt [...]

Group of seven textile items

Early Pennsylvania Puzzle Balls and More

Early Pennsylvania Puzzle Balls and MoreIf you collect Pennsylvania puzzle balls, pincushions, fabric birds or generally interesting early textiles, this eye-catching group may hold something for you. Each of the seven pieces featured here is described and priced individually. All date from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s and all come from private collections. Early [...]

Black bottle doll head & torso

ON HOLD Perky Black Bottle Doll in Red, White & Blue

Perky Black Bottle Doll in Red, White & Blue From a Louisiana collection comes this delightful black bottle doll with a big toothy smiles. She’s made of black stockinette and is dressed in a crisp white apron over a red, white and blue blouse and a printed blue skirt. She has embroidered features (including embroidered [...]

Stephens cast iron dresser full view front

Stevens Toy Cast Iron Dresser

Stevens Toy Cast Iron Dresser What males this early J&E Stevens Company miniature cast iron dresser such a great “find” is its excellent overall condition. The toy retains the original ornate swivel mirror, all six original cast iron drawer pulls and much of the original red paint. Adding to the toy’s appeal is the heart [...]

mounted penny rug hexagonal form

Superb 19thc. Pennsylvania Penny Rug

Superb 19thc. Pennsylvania Penny Rug Using a sophisticated palate and striking hexagonal form, the unknown maker of this late 19th century Pennsylvania penny rug has created a piece with timeless appeal. The rug is constructed with more than 300 “pennies” made from rich shades of wool, linen and other sturdy fabrics. Each penny consists of three [...]